by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 27, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone I’m starting to feel a bit Christmassy, and do love this time of year! I’m really looking forward to seeing those who are coming along to the Christmas meals out over the next two weeks. We have the largest ever number of you coming to the meals this...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 29, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Firstly, a big Thank You to everyone who kindly contributed to our food bank donation this October. I’ve taken everything in now, and this will make a real difference to people’s lives. I plan to run another collection in late January. What to Bring to...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 1, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As we head into the autumn months now, some of you are changing to come to day classes rather than the evenings, and it’s great that we have that flexibility for you to do that. Also, do remember you can switch to an online Pilates class if you ever...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 27, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As the summer days get shorter and many of you have had your holidays and are thinking of settling back into your autumn routine, we have some exciting changes coming up… What to bring to class w/c 28th August – Abs, Release, and Stretch We will be...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 14, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Those who have been on holiday or taking time out to be with family, welcome back to your Pilates classes! I know I have been saying summer will arrive soon, but I do believe we are going to be outside this week for those classes with an outdoor space....
by Jane Mackenzie | Jun 20, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone It was so lovely to see some of you for the walk recently, and for our Outdoor Pilates last Saturday. We have another Outdoor Pilates this Saturday 24th June 8.30 am, and the weather is looking great again! Click here for more information....
by Jane Mackenzie | Jun 5, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Anyone with Back Niggles? We’ve decided to add my special ‘Back Health Toolkit’ free of charge to the services provided to 24/7 Online Pilates members. If you have a niggly back, or have had back problems in the past, these specially designed...
by Jane Mackenzie | May 30, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Spring has turned into summer now and we can enjoy this glorious sunny weather more For those where we have outdoor spaces we will be going outside if the weather is suitable. We go outside at Hythe Cricket Club, the first class at the Three Hills,...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 23, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone We have been teaching our Pilates classes with you face to face for six years now, and online for three. Well done everyone who comes to classes and social events, and helps continue to build our Plates family. I am so lucky to do what I love, and to...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 10, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone I hope you have had a good Easter weekend and haven’t been overdoing it in the garden! It’s lovely to see the flowers coming up and the blossom on the trees, and a bit of sunshine, too! Weights Class – This Week From 11th April This week we shall be...
by Jane Mackenzie | Feb 27, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As we head into March I am sure you are all looking forward to the spring and the weather warming up. In order to make the most of wonderful days ahead, not only do we need to look after our bodies by exercising, but also by watching what we eat and...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 27, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone We are well in the January now and the nights are getting shorter already. I don’t know about you, but I plan to exercise and socialise a bit more this year, and would like you to join me! Here’s to a happy healthy year ahead for us all! Next Week’s...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jan 5, 2023 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all I hope that 2023 brings you love and happiness, and that you are able to realise all your fitness and personal goals, laughing and having fun along the way, of course! We have had our first full week back to classes...
by Jane Mackenzie | Dec 11, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone 2023 Prices After some careful consideration, I will reluctantly need increase our prices by a small amount to partially offset increasing costs. For purchases made on or after 1st January 2023, our prices will be as below. Why not take advantage of...
by Jane Mackenzie | Nov 28, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone What to bring week commencing 28th November – bands and balls This week we are going to do some upper back focus with bands and some release work for the back, and down the back of the legs. People often get tightness in those areas due to stress, poor...
by Jane Mackenzie | Oct 27, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone After a lovely summer, we are now heading into autumn, a great time to refocus on our own health and wellbeing. With this in mind, please see the events we have coming up over the next few months. I don’t know about you, but I love the autumn and...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 30, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As we come towards the end of the summer holidays it will be lovely to see those who have been away returning to class once again. With this in mind, please make sure that you have your places booked at least a couple of weeks beforehand, to make sure...
by Jane Mackenzie | Aug 15, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone I hope you have had a lovely weekend in the sunshine. Week Commencing Tuesday 16th August – What to Bring This week, we will be using the equipment below. As always, this is optional, and exercise variations that don’t require any of these things will...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 21, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As we all enjoy this wonderful weather, please read on about our Pilates and planned socials for this summer. I am also very excited to be able to offer a more online experience when booking your classes and buying your equipment. My admin and web...
by Jane Mackenzie | Jul 13, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Welcome back to classes this week. It is so good to see everyone again. Outdoor Pilates Starts this Sunday 17th July! The weather is looking absolutely fantastic for our first outdoor Pilates class of the year, this Sunday morning, 17th July on the Leas...
by Jane Mackenzie | May 30, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone As we head from spring and into summer, life is finally getting back to normal for so many of you, and we can get classes back to normal, too! Weights Class and Food Bank Donations – WOW! I hope you enjoyed the weights class last week, and felt your...
by Jane Mackenzie | Apr 20, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Spring is warming us up and life is starting to feel a lot more normal now for so many now. It won’t be long before we are teaching outside more and enjoying the blue skies and fresh air together! It’s lovely to see some people back in classes I haven’t...
by Jane Mackenzie | Mar 22, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Spring really is on the way now, with the daffodils in full bloom and some lovely weather at the moment. It won’t be long until we can start some outdoor Pilates again! Daffs also feature in our latest 24/7 Online Pilates class, which Mat and I have...
by Jane Mackenzie | Feb 22, 2022 | Newsletters
Hello Everyone Our response to the government announcement lifting all remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions. On 21st February the government announced the removal of all remaining Covid-19 legislation, including an end to the mandatory requirement to isolate if you...